Huawei Nova 15 Max vs Realme Neo7 Turbo
The Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A, while the Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $499 and $270. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 70/100 vs 51/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7200); the Realme Neo7 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,560,650 vs 682,743); the Realme Neo7 Turbo is noticeably lighter (205g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 15 Max
Realme Neo7 Turbo
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7200 mAh
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Realme Neo7 Turbo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2560650 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 2420
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Lighter: 205g vs 232g
- Cheaper at launch: $270 vs $499
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Max vs the Realme Neo7 Turbo, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 19 points higher (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Max — 24/100, Realme Neo7 Turbo — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Max | Realme Neo7 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 2560650 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $270 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Max and Realme Neo7 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Huawei Nova 15 Max by 73.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $229. Realme Neo7 Turbo was $229 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (84/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (85/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 Max — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Realme Neo7 Turbo — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (84/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Max over the Realme Neo7 Turbo?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.